Balance

Balance (1989) is a profound animated short drama that elicits a strong emotional response. The audience experiences significant Sadness and Melancholy as the initial precarious harmony among the men on the platform devolves into conflict and tragedy. Empathy is deeply felt for the characters caught in this escalating struggle for survival. Anxiety and Fear are palpable throughout, driven by the constant threat of falling and the escalating selfishness. The film also evokes Anger and a sense of the Disturbing as human nature's darker side emerges, leading to a thought-provoking and cautionary reflection on cooperation versus greed.